Martinson Elementary School

275 Forest Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martinson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Martinson Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Martinson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martinson Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#330 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
37%
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65-69%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
87%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Martinson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martinson Elementary School's ranking?
Martinson Elementary School is ranked #330 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Martinson Elementary School often compared to?
Martinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jenkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Martinson Elementary School?
511 students attend Martinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Martinson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martinson Elementary School?
Martinson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Martinson Elementary School offer ?
Martinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martinson Elementary School part of?
Martinson Elementary School is part of Marshfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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